With FatherMother jailed and the family dissolved, the world of Zenozoik faces new hardships. Nobody knows why Golem has decided to stay in Zenozoik, yet his power and knowledge are undeniable. Ghat finds this outsider's imposition upon his home unacceptable, and wants to rid Zenozoik of his influence. Rimat simply wants the family to be reunited, but feels that Ghat is the only one she can turn to. The two form an uneasy alliance and embark upon a journey to change the future of Zenozoik.